Recent content by Frank3

I think you'll be surprised by the space inside the Bolt...even at 6'3". It's certainly worth giving it a try.

I'll be picking up my fully loaded Bolt next week to replace my 2015 SEL. The interior of the SEL is definitely nicer, but the BOLT's interior isn't really that bad. The one major drawback to the e-Golf has been the range anxiety that I've had with it. Granted the newer model has a greater...

Interesting hack! But boy is this stupid that this is the only way to get that information. Car-net is certainly one of the weaker apps out there.

Stilll not sure if $7500 federal tax credit will be around in 2018 once Congress finishes with their tax "reform" legislation.

Thanks for the info. If I can get the $7500 fed credit, I'd gladly pay the last two payments on the car.

My 2015 SEL lease is up on 2/28/18. Because I'm concerned about the new federal tax plan that will eliminate the $7500 rebate when I lease my new EV (probably a Chevy Bolt), I'd like to turn my eGolf in early. So, if I only end up leasing it for 34 months, does that mess anything up with the...

The "guess-o-meter" projects how many miles left based on your recent driving patterns. So, if you were recently driving up a mountain at 80 miles an hour, your projected mileage on your vehicle would be very low (although 35 miles is quite low). I live on the top of a hill in Oakland, CA. It...

There have been reported problems in the past if you use the charger with an extension cord. Could this be your problem?

Do you have to go over 17? That would make me nervous. Hills take a lot out of the battery.

Yes, free really. I did not take any maintenance plans up front.

I wasn't charged for my 20K service. (VW of Oakland)

The estimated range can be very frustrating. I simply use the "fuel" gauge and estimate how many eighths of fuel I have left. Each eighth I value at 10 miles. Thus, if I have 6/8 left, I have 60 miles left. I find this far more accurate that the estimated range.

I have that problem on and off. I'm too lazy to take my car in. So I've just been pushing-in the little metal pin right above the charger port on the car. Use something like a screwdriver. It doesn't go-in very far...just a 1/16 or 1/32 of an inch or so. That always resolves the problem...

Don't forget that if you make this modification, you're going to have to change it back before returning your lease.

What color is the light near the charging port when you plug it in? Green? Red? Yellow? Flashing or not?